Fergus Hume

British writer (1859–1932)
Person human Q866496
Fergus Hume
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Summary

Fergus Hume was born in Powick[1]. He was born on July 8, 1859[2]. He died in Castle Point[3]. He died on July 12, 1932[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and crime fiction writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: July 8, 1859[2], January 1, 1859[8]
  • Date of death: July 12, 1932[4], January 1, 1932[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Educated at: University of Otago[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Genre: detective fiction[13]
  • Family name: Hume[14]
  • Given name: Fergus[15]
  • Described by source: The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[16], Library of the World's Best Literature[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
  • Birth name: Fergusson Wright Hume[19]
  • Name in native language: Fergus Hume[20]
  • Start of work period: 1886[21]

FAQs

Where was Fergus Hume born?

Fergus Hume was born in Powick[1].

Where did Fergus Hume die?

Fergus Hume passed away in Castle Point[3].

What did Fergus Hume do for work?

Fergus Hume worked as writer[5], novelist[6], and crime fiction writer[7].

Where did Fergus Hume go to school?

Fergus Hume was educated at University of Otago[11].

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